Mrs. Barbara Ann Habershaw Obituary (1937

ATTLEBORO – Barbara Ann Habershaw, 80, of Attleboro, passed away on November 17, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late William Habershaw. Barbara was born on January 6, 1937, in Attleboro, MA. She was the dedicated daughter to the late Valmore and Blanche (Gavlick) LaFontaine. She was raised and educated in Attleboro and graduated from Attleboro High School, with the class of 1955. After graduation, she attended Framingham State University, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. Later in life, Barbara furthered her education, by receiving her Master’s Degree in Education from Providence College. Barbara worked as a school teacher in the Attleboro Public School system for 35 years. She then worked in telecommunications at Sturdy Memorial Hospital for 15 years, until her well-deserved retirement. Barbara was most happy when she was in the company of her loving family, especially her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her devoted children, Matthew Habershaw and his wife Valerie of Rehoboth, Lorilee Legere of Attleboro, and Lynn Mackevich and her husband Jay of Rumford RI; her 10 grandchildren, Sarah, Nicole, Meghan, Rebecca, Kelsey, Jenna, Alyssa, Jillian, Matthew, and Nicholas; her 3 great-grandchildren, Sophia, Greyson, and Ledger; her sisters, Kathleen Lyons of FL, Elaine LeCompte of Cape Cod, Jackie Hutchinson of Duxbury, and Carol Murphy of Norwell; also many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Barbara was predeceased by her two brothers Valmore and Joseph LaFontaine. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, November 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Attleboro Veterans' Services, 77 Park St. Attleboro, MA 02703 or the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administrator 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive Triangle, VA 22172.